Archive for February, 2010

graphic design diy nerdiness

Friday, February 19th, 2010

My plan is to put a couch in my office (once I can get all the random clutter put away -sigh-), and when I do, I’m making a set of these guys. So silly, but I can’t help but love it. It totally fits in a graphic designer’s office, don’t you think?

a new design obsession

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

I have recently fallen in love with Edison light bulbs. It’s the science-y, industrial, vintage thing- I don’t know, it just does it for me. They seem to go especially well with exposed interior brick, and anything that looks like it came from a salvage yard… (also on my “yes, please” list!) After rounding these [...]

functional typography as decor

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Subway rollsigns, vintage eye charts, old letterpress type…. yup, I know all you hipster decorators out there are drooling! People are definitely finding the love of typography, and finding unexpected ways of adding it to their interior spaces. Obviously as a major type nerd, I love the idea. These authentic pieces are even more appealing [...]

Logo Love!

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

For the month of February, we’re giving out a little love! Since it seems like everyone we know is starting a new business these days, we want to do our part to help… and not just new businesses-anyone in the market for a logo design and business cards! Have us design your logo and business [...]

a recent logo design project

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

One of my favorite recent jobs has been designing the logo and stickers for Buy Local ILM, a grassroots organization here in Wilmington focused on bringing awareness to supporting local businesses. The design is meant to mimic the idea of taking a “pledge” to buy locally, but I really wanted it to have a fun, [...]

February Desktop Download

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Well, February’s moving quick (aren’t these short months crazy?!?), but you still have a few weeks to enjoy this month’s desktop download. Don’t forget, it’s free! Be sure to spread the word, and look for a new design at the beginning of each month.